John Romans Park Homes 'Rising Stars' Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 5m 8.60s

Commanche Red³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 135| C

11/2

Dual winner over hurdles last term and shaped perfectly well when third behind the smart Nube Negra on Warwick chase debut but may just be better at the minimum trip and takes on some smart types today.

Form: 5731P-3

Garo De Juilley^t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: P J Brennan| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 134

16/1

Has shown enough in his two runs over fences to suggest he will pay his way over the larger obstacles but this looks a hot contest and a surprise if he is able to cope with those at the head of the market.

Form: 650-292

Reserve Tank²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 151| BF| D

4/5

Developed into top novice hurdler last spring with grade 1 wins at two festivals. As a result chasing debut at Chepstow last month was a shade disappointing when beaten by Jarveys Plate though can surely improve with that experience under his belt.

Form: 7111-12

Solomon Grey^t¹⁶⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 140WS

8/1

Sent chasing in the spring and not extended to win both of them at the minimum trip. Plenty of form at this trip over hurdles and although this is a big jump in class, shouldn't be underestimated with more to come.

Form: 1/722-11

If You Say Run^p,t³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 140| C| D

3/1

Can hang but no doubting her ability and won hurdle at this meeting a year ago and was never in any danger on chase debut at Worcester last month. More to come and should make the favourite work.

Form: 1232P-1

Non-Runners

Le Musee⁴⁵

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: N J Hawke J: David Noonan

Forecasts

Reserve Tank (4/5), If You Say Run (3/1), Commanche Red (11/2), Solomon Grey (8/1), Le Musee (12/1), Garo De Juilley (16/1)

Paul Nicholls has an excellent record in this Grade 2 and it was interesting that IF YOU SAY RUN was his only entry in this contest on Monday and the mare can make the most of the weight she receives. Reserve Tank was clearly the pick of these over hurdles but his chase debut could have been more convincing and he may have to play second fiddle here. Solomon Grey is 2-2 over fences but may have to settle for minor honours in this stronger contest.